The average bus between Nakhon Phanom and Pai takes 21h 32m and the fastest bus takes 19h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Nakhon Phanom to Pai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Nakhon Phanom and Pai. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nakhon Phanom is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Pai at 12:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 21h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Nakhon Phanom to Pai. However, there are services departing from Nakhon Phanom station and arriving at Pai station via Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 32m.
Nakhon Phanom to Pai bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, depart from Nakhon Phanom station.
Nakhon Phanom to Pai bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, arrive at Pai station.
Book your Nakhon Phanom to Pai bus tickets online with Phetprasert Tour and Prem Pracha.
The distance between Nakhon Phanom and Pai is 702.9 km. The road distance is 1,118 km.
You can take a bus from Nakhon Phanom to Pai via Chiang Mai in around 20h 25m.